WFT vs Bills Pregame Thread

^ I don't think the game threads are a really great barometer of any sort of football knowledge, certainly not the place for any sane or rational thought either.

That's it I'm leaving.

I was under the impression this place was some sort of football MENSA and the game day threads were actually college-level courses in how to become an expert on football. If that isn't the case, deuces.

It's all about coaching adjustments prior to the game, in-game and execution on the field. Otherwise we don't stand a chance.

If our defense doesn't keep Allen in check, we'll lose!

I agree with everyone that says this game won't be close.
Josh Allen gets 100 yards rushing.

Why do we not have run pass option in our playbook? I can understand them being afraid of TH getting hurt,but at least run the damn play,give the look so there's at least the threat of it,just pass it dont let him run with it.

I was pretty damn close with my pregame prediction last week,but would love to be dead wrong this week

http://www.thewarpath.net/showpost.php?p=1290403&postcount=73

I agree with everyone that says this game won't be close.
Josh Allen gets 100 yards rushing.

Why do we not have run pass option in our playbook? I can understand them being afraid of TH getting hurt,but at least run the damn play,give the look so there's at least the threat of it,just pass it dont let him run with it.

I was pretty damn close with my pregame prediction last week,but would love to be dead wrong this week

http://www.thewarpath.net/showpost.php?p=1290403&postcount=73

not to pick, but it doesn't seem like you were very close at all. You said Barkely has his biggest game in 2 years. and had both teams at 20 or under.

That said, I think they are trying to get him used to being in the pocket and not running at the first sign of trouble. I believe they will add in more twists as he gets more reps with the ones, and IF Samuels comes back and plays the playbook will open even more.

Not this week though :(

Week 1 Steelers @ Bills is a fun game to watch if you like tough defensive football.
14 of the Steelers' 23 points came on: a blocked punt in the redzone returned for 6; and an incredible and kinda flukish TD catch by Diontae Johnson, DB tips the ball and he stills makes the catch, TD set up by a long DPI on 3 down from the 50.

So, I really don't see us winning this game, but, things that give me a little bit of hope:
-It is possible to put Allen under a lot of pressure, Pittsburg did it, so if our DL wants to prove they are actually top 5 in the NFL, now is the time.
-Heinickeee

Things that I already feared:
-Very tough, disciplined and complete defense
-Fierce DL, Taylor will have to make plays on the run
-Josh Allen can throw and so far we haven't proved we can handle mobile QBs well...

One scary thing that I discovered watching the game:
-The Bills running game is legit. Singletary has really good vision and ability to make a lot with very little space. Gap responsibility by our front 7 will be key.

Here are a few stats I pulled through the first two games. Obviously a small sample size and different opponents. This could be the best offense Buffalo has faced so far, and the best defense WFT has faced so far.

Honestly, if the defense plays to their ability, this should be a win. However, if the defense plays like they have the first two games, it's a sure loss.

Offense

Points: WFT 46 / BUF 51
Yards gained per pass attempt: WFT 7.0 / BUF 5.3
Yards gained per rush attempt: WFT 4.3 / BUF 4.7
Yards per play: WFT 5.6 / BUF 4.8
Total yards: WFT 666 / BUF 685
Percentage of drives ending in an offensive score: WFT 50% / BUF 37.5%
Average points scored per drive: WFT 2.3 / BUF 2.13
Percentage of drives ending in a turnover: WFT 10% / BUF 12.5%

Defense

Points allowed: WFT 49 / BUF 23
Yards allowed per pass attempt: WFT 6.6 / BUF 3.8
Yards allowed per rush attempt: WFT 4.4 / BUF 3.6
Yards allowed per play: WFT 5.7 / BUF 3.7
Total yards allowed: WFT 815 / BUF 468
Percentage of drives allowing a score: WFT 55% / BUF 17.4%
Average points allowed per drive: WFT 2.45 / BUF 0.7
Percentage of drives forcing a turnover: WFT 10% / BUF 8.7%
QB Pressures per drop back: WFT 25.3% / BUF 33%
Missed tackles: WFT 6 / BUF 18

Here are a few stats I pulled through the first two games. Obviously a small sample size and different opponents. This could be the best offense Buffalo has faced so far, and the best defense WFT has faced so far.



Honestly, if the defense plays to their ability, this should be a win. However, if the defense plays like they have the first two games, it's a sure loss.



Offense



Points: WFT 46 / BUF 51

Yards gained per pass attempt: WFT 7.0 / BUF 5.3

Yards gained per rush attempt: WFT 4.3 / BUF 4.7

Yards per play: WFT 5.6 / BUF 4.8

Total yards: WFT 666 / BUF 685

Percentage of drives ending in an offensive score: WFT 50% / BUF 37.5%

Average points scored per drive: WFT 2.3 / BUF 2.13

Percentage of drives ending in a turnover: WFT 10% / BUF 12.5%



Defense



Points allowed: WFT 49 / BUF 23

Yards allowed per pass attempt: WFT 6.6 / BUF 3.8

Yards allowed per rush attempt: WFT 4.4 / BUF 3.6

Yards allowed per play: WFT 5.7 / BUF 3.7

Total yards allowed: WFT 815 / BUF 468

Percentage of drives allowing a score: WFT 55% / BUF 17.4%

Average points allowed per drive: WFT 2.45 / BUF 0.7

Percentage of drives forcing a turnover: WFT 10% / BUF 8.7%

QB Pressures per drop back: WFT 25.3% / BUF 33%

Missed tackles: WFT 6 / BUF 186 missed tackles? Where is the stat for missing in action?

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Here are a few stats I pulled through the first two games. Obviously a small sample size and different opponents. This could be the best offense Buffalo has faced so far, and the best defense WFT has faced so far.

Honestly, if the defense plays to their ability, this should be a win. However, if the defense plays like they have the first two games, it's a sure loss.

Offense

Points: WFT 46 / BUF 51
Yards gained per pass attempt: WFT 7.0 / BUF 5.3
Yards gained per rush attempt: WFT 4.3 / BUF 4.7
Yards per play: WFT 5.6 / BUF 4.8
Total yards: WFT 666 / BUF 685
Percentage of drives ending in an offensive score: WFT 50% / BUF 37.5%
Average points scored per drive: WFT 2.3 / BUF 2.13
Percentage of drives ending in a turnover: WFT 10% / BUF 12.5%

Defense

Points allowed: WFT 49 / BUF 23
Yards allowed per pass attempt: WFT 6.6 / BUF 3.8
Yards allowed per rush attempt: WFT 4.4 / BUF 3.6
Yards allowed per play: WFT 5.7 / BUF 3.7
Total yards allowed: WFT 815 / BUF 468
Percentage of drives allowing a score: WFT 55% / BUF 17.4%
Average points allowed per drive: WFT 2.45 / BUF 0.7
Percentage of drives forcing a turnover: WFT 10% / BUF 8.7%
QB Pressures per drop back: WFT 25.3% / BUF 33%
Missed tackles: WFT 6 / BUF 18

Bills' D didn't allow 23 points, 7 of those came from a blocked punt ;-)

Interesting compiling though, thanks.

6 missed tackles? Where is the stat for missing in action?

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Agreed in that you have to be in position to make a tackle (not running down field after their QB), it's worth noting that to my mind, we've improved on tackling since last year. No more (or at least few) throwing themselves at BC's feet etc. I like watching St Juste play because he's a sure tackler.

Always believed that without sound fundamentals then it's so much harder to build a strong D. Now that includes gap assignments, so we're not there yet, but personally I believe this D can only get better over the coming weeks.